After 25 years of slinging steaks in Northeast San Antonio, Outback Steakhouse has gone dark at The Forum at Olympia Parkway in Selma. The restaurant closed March 15, 2026, when its lease expired, ending a quarter-century run as the shopping center's anchor steakhouse.
Parent company Bloomin' Brands confirmed the shutdown in an email to Community Impact. Director of corporate communications Elizabeth Daly said the lease had run its course and added that current employees will be offered the chance to transfer to other local Outback locations, along with a bonus.
Nearby Outbacks and the nearest location
The chain's locations page lists three Outback restaurants across San Antonio and another in nearby San Marcos, according to Outback Steakhouse. For Selma regulars, the closest option now is the De Zavala restaurant on the Interstate 10 frontage road at 12511 I-10 West.
Company statement and staff
In her statement to Community Impact, Daly wrote, “We appreciate the community's support the past 25 years,” and encouraged diners to visit the company's other area restaurants. She reiterated that team members from the Selma store would be offered transfers and a bonus as part of the closure process.
How this fits company-wide
Bloomin' Brands has told investors that it is carrying out a broader effort to revitalize Outback and make more disciplined real estate and investment decisions, according to the company's 2025 annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report outlines a turnaround strategy launched in November that focuses on improving the dine-in experience and reinvesting in higher performing locations, a playbook that the company says can sometimes include closing restaurants or choosing not to renew leases.
Local ripple effects
The Forum at Olympia Parkway, a busy retail center lined with national chains, now has a prominent restaurant pad sitting empty where Outback once operated, according to shopping center directories. Customers who treated the Selma Outback as a weekly habit or a go-to for special occasions will now have to head to other San Antonio locations or to San Marcos to get their fix.
Bloomin' Brands said guests can still find Outback by visiting nearby addresses listed on the chain's site for hours and menus, which are available through Outback Steakhouse. The company also emphasized that it is providing support to employees affected by the closure.
